This Cheese and Pasta Pie is a comforting twist on traditional quiche, using cooked spaghetti pressed into a pie dish to create a unique, crunchy crust. The filling is rich and creamy, combining ricotta and mozzarella cheeses with fresh spinach, green onions, and herbs. It offers a wonderful contrast between the crisp pasta edges and the soft, savory center. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or a casual lunch, this dish is easy to assemble and delivers big Italian-inspired flavors. It&# 226;ÂÂs a fantastic way to use up leftover cooked pasta while creating a meal that feels both rustic and elegant.
Cheese And Pasta Pie
Description
This Cheese and Pasta Pie is a comforting twist on traditional quiche, using cooked spaghetti pressed into a pie dish to create a unique, crunchy crust. The filling is rich and creamy, combining ricotta and mozzarella cheeses with fresh spinach, green onions, and herbs. It offers a wonderful contrast between the crisp pasta edges and the soft, savory center. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or a casual lunch, this dish is easy to assemble and delivers big Italian-inspired flavors. It&# 226;ÂÂs a fantastic way to use up leftover cooked pasta while creating a meal that feels both rustic and elegant.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
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Drain the cooked spaghetti well.
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Combine the spaghetti, 1 teaspoon cooking oil, and 2 beaten eggs in a bowl.
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Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch greased quiche or pie pan to form a crust.
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Cover the edges of the pasta crust with greased foil to prevent burning.
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Bake the crust for 7 to 10 minutes, or until set.
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Meanwhile, cook frozen spinach according to package directions and drain well to remove excess moisture.
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In a bowl, mix the drained spinach with sliced green onions, snipped parsley, and basil.
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In a separate large bowl, beat together ricotta cheese, remaining 4 eggs, and milk or half-and-half.
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Stir in 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, the spinach vegetable mixture, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.
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Spoon the filling mixture into the pre-baked pasta crust.
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Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden.
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Allow the pie to stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 196.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.7g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 37.5g13%
- Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
- Sugars 0.8g
- Protein 7.5g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
